Wednesday, August 05, 2009
50 Benefits of Faith and Church Involvement
Being a Christian sometimes gets a bad rap. Some have even considered a faith-based life to be restricting. Maybe they were never exposed to the real thing, because Spirit-filled living is, in fact, liberating and fulfilling. To illustrate, I have listed, below 50 benefits to being a Bible-believing, Spirit-filled, church-attending Christian.
Emotional benefits as a result of Jesus’ love and forgiveness:
1. Dignity
2. High self esteem
3. Guilt-free living
4. Self expression through singing, testifying
5. Ultimate stress relief through prayer
6. A healthy world view
7. Compassion
8. Comfort from a heavenly Father
9. Counsel from the King of kings
10. Freedom to forgive others
Mental benefits because Jesus gives peace of mind and because our minds are being continually fed and challenged:
11. Higher level thinking (study, lecture, making sense of life)
12. The equivalent of a Bachelors Degree for every 8 or 10 years of faithful church attendance
13. Added benefits of helping others learn (for those who teach)
14. A time-proven understanding of the universe
Physical benefits since Jesus is our great physician:
15. Healing
16. Power over harmful habits
17. Healthy eating
18. A good night’s sleep
Social benefits because Jesus is our friend and teaches us to love others:
19. Good friends
20. Clean fellowship
21. Freedom from chemicals addictions, envy, malice…
22. Healthy relationships with strangers
23. Healthy relationships with friends.
24. Healthy attitudes of cooperation and unity
25. A sense of accomplishment
26. Accountability
27. Great concerts, rallies, seminars, and other meetings
28. Values that hold families together
29. Clear sense of one’s role and identity
30. Mutual respect
31. True romance
32. A mutually-satisfying marriage
33. Sound counseling
34. Parenting tips, helps and assistance
35. Child care, development and instruction
Financial benefits to those who commit their finances to God:
36. Provision (when he is Lord of our all, He watches over it and provides)
37. Constant challenges to be generous and selfless
38. Direction and advice on managing our money
Spiritual benefits:
39. Right priorities
40. Good morals
41. Godly values
42. The power to fight depression, addiction, hatred, bitterness, selfishness, pride…
43. Power to move mountains
44. Exciting encounters with God
45. Personal revelations and insights
Eternal benefits:
46. Forgiveness that lasts forever
47. Abundant Life both now and forever
48. The promise that in heaven He will wipe away every tear
49. Reassurance that we will live forever with loved ones and others who believe
50. The promise that we will reign with Jesus Christ in His kingdom
In a nutshell, this is how Jesus said it: My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. ( John 10:27-28)
Have you felt like you have no moorings lately? Have you noticed that your Christianity was not whole hearted? Have you found yourself longing for a more meaningful way of life? Have you ever asked Him to be Lord? It is more than saying you are sorry; it is accepting His way of living. The benefits are incredible!
The fact that Jesus loved you and died for you should be reason enough, all by itself, but now you have 50 more reasons to be a Bible-believing, Spirit-filled, church-attending Christian.
Emotional benefits as a result of Jesus’ love and forgiveness:
1. Dignity
2. High self esteem
3. Guilt-free living
4. Self expression through singing, testifying
5. Ultimate stress relief through prayer
6. A healthy world view
7. Compassion
8. Comfort from a heavenly Father
9. Counsel from the King of kings
10. Freedom to forgive others
Mental benefits because Jesus gives peace of mind and because our minds are being continually fed and challenged:
11. Higher level thinking (study, lecture, making sense of life)
12. The equivalent of a Bachelors Degree for every 8 or 10 years of faithful church attendance
13. Added benefits of helping others learn (for those who teach)
14. A time-proven understanding of the universe
Physical benefits since Jesus is our great physician:
15. Healing
16. Power over harmful habits
17. Healthy eating
18. A good night’s sleep
Social benefits because Jesus is our friend and teaches us to love others:
19. Good friends
20. Clean fellowship
21. Freedom from chemicals addictions, envy, malice…
22. Healthy relationships with strangers
23. Healthy relationships with friends.
24. Healthy attitudes of cooperation and unity
25. A sense of accomplishment
26. Accountability
27. Great concerts, rallies, seminars, and other meetings
28. Values that hold families together
29. Clear sense of one’s role and identity
30. Mutual respect
31. True romance
32. A mutually-satisfying marriage
33. Sound counseling
34. Parenting tips, helps and assistance
35. Child care, development and instruction
Financial benefits to those who commit their finances to God:
36. Provision (when he is Lord of our all, He watches over it and provides)
37. Constant challenges to be generous and selfless
38. Direction and advice on managing our money
Spiritual benefits:
39. Right priorities
40. Good morals
41. Godly values
42. The power to fight depression, addiction, hatred, bitterness, selfishness, pride…
43. Power to move mountains
44. Exciting encounters with God
45. Personal revelations and insights
Eternal benefits:
46. Forgiveness that lasts forever
47. Abundant Life both now and forever
48. The promise that in heaven He will wipe away every tear
49. Reassurance that we will live forever with loved ones and others who believe
50. The promise that we will reign with Jesus Christ in His kingdom
In a nutshell, this is how Jesus said it: My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. ( John 10:27-28)
Have you felt like you have no moorings lately? Have you noticed that your Christianity was not whole hearted? Have you found yourself longing for a more meaningful way of life? Have you ever asked Him to be Lord? It is more than saying you are sorry; it is accepting His way of living. The benefits are incredible!
The fact that Jesus loved you and died for you should be reason enough, all by itself, but now you have 50 more reasons to be a Bible-believing, Spirit-filled, church-attending Christian.
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